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31 Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2020

Dec 2, 2019

Check out our 2020 list of 31 worldwide education conferences we believe will be valuable opportunities for educators, leaders, startups and policy-makers to learn from and engage with each other.

Equity & Access

The Getting Smart Team Gives Thanks

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 28, 2019

Our team would like to take a moment to break from our regularly scheduled content to express our sincere gratitude for all that we have.

Equity & Access

Affirming the Needs of Students with Disabilities in 21st Century Learning

Guest Author

Nov 27, 2019

By: A. Parsi. The inclusion of students with disabilities has come a long way. It's time to push for inclusion in 21st-century learning systems too.

Future of Work

Where the STEM Workforce is Headed and What Society Must Do to Get There

Justin Aglio

Nov 25, 2019

By: J. Aglio et al. Our STEM education needs to keep pace to avoid an increasingly growing shortage of STEM workers. Six tips to help prepare your students.

Project-Based Learning

5 Ideas for Building Communication Skills for the Future

Rachelle Dené Poth

Nov 23, 2019

Exploring different ways of communication can help students develop the solid communication skills needed for the future of work.

Future of Learning

3 Reasons to Refresh Your Vision of Powerful Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 22, 2019

Tom outlines three things that may cause you to reconsider your personal picture of powerful learning experiences

EdTech

8 Virtual Reality Tools to Go Around the World

Rachelle Dené Poth

Nov 21, 2019

VR field trips let students explore the world and build global knowledge. VR tools also help foster student engagement and active learning.

Future of Learning

Swap Algebra 2 for Data Science, Get a 1-Point Bump in GDP

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 21, 2019

Current math instruction discourages some students from attending and completing a degree and gaining meaningful employment.

Future of Learning

Podcast: 20 Trends in 20 Minutes

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 20, 2019

In this special edition episode, Tom is flying solo to outline 20 global trends that learning leaders need to consider.

Students in Singapore American School in unconventional seating

Difference Making

Alive With Possibility: 20 Tips for Creating Responsive Schools

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 18, 2019

Responsive schools create a culture of possibility for youth by giving voice to their interests today and exposing them to opportunities for tomorrow. They enable success in what’s next—in work, learning, and community service.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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